used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "If you are going on that assumption I shall give you no information at all."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "That was a mistake," interposed an elderly reporter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If you are going on that assumption I shall give you no information at all."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading "If you are going on that assumption I shall give you no information at all."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "If you are going on that assumption I shall give you no information at all."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
didn't
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From this reading "My father didn't run away!" exclaimed Grace indignantly.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "That was a mistake," interposed an elderly reporter.
an opposing military force
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "My father didn't run away!" exclaimed Grace indignantly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "My father didn't run away!" exclaimed Grace indignantly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "If you are going on that assumption I shall give you no information at all."
the act of departing
From this reading "If you are going on that assumption I shall give you no information at all."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "My father didn't run away!" exclaimed Grace indignantly.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHERE IS HE?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If you are going on that assumption I shall give you no information at all."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you are going on that assumption I shall give you no information at all."
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading "My father didn't run away!" exclaimed Grace indignantly.
a message received and understood
From this reading "If you are going on that assumption I shall give you no information at all."
a search for knowledge
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
interposed
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From this reading "That was a mistake," interposed an elderly reporter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHERE IS HE?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
Larry
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From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
Manton
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From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "That was a mistake," interposed an elderly reporter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My father didn't run away!" exclaimed Grace indignantly.
not any; not one
From this reading "If you are going on that assumption I shall give you no information at all."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If you are going on that assumption I shall give you no information at all."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading "That was a mistake," interposed an elderly reporter.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
cut with a saw
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
ScorchernounUS /ˈskɔːrtʃər/
an extremely hot day
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "If you are going on that assumption I shall give you no information at all."
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If you are going on that assumption I shall give you no information at all."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
at the time that
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
in or at the place that
From this reading WHERE IS HE?
which person or people
From this reading "When did Mr. Potter run away?" asked a voice from the group of press representatives, and Larry saw it was his old enemy, Peter Manton, of the _Scorcher_--a sensational sheet--who had made the inquiry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you are going on that assumption I shall give you no information at all."
